Agenda
Organized by :
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Alex NTALE
CEO Of Rwanda ICT Chamber
Norman SCHARAPEL
Head of Digital Transformation & Digital Economy GIZ
DTW 2024 PRESS CONFERENCE
12/12/2024
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM
Opening by DG, Esther Kunda
10:05 AM – 10:15 AM
Introduction to the DTW 2024 by CEO, Alex Ntale
10:15 AM – 10:25 AM
NST2 Overview by RISA
10:25 AM – 10:30 AM
Remarks by Head of Cluster Digital Transformation & Digital Economy at GIZ Rwanda, Norman Schräpel
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM
DTW 2024 Remarks by Hon. Min. Paula Ingabire
10:40 AM – 11:30 AM
Q&A with Press moderated by DG, Esther Kunda
11:30 AM
Interview & Networking
Our Speakers:
FINTECH FRIDAY 2024 ROUNDUP
4:00 PM – 4:05 PM
Opening by Moderator
4:05 PM – 4:10 PM
Welcome Remarks by Chairman of Rwanda ICT Chamber, Ernest Kayinamura
4:10 PM – 4:45 PM
National FinTech Strategy Business Opportunities by MINICIT
4:45 PM – 4:55 PM
Q & A moderated by Alex Ntale
4:55 PM – 5:10 PM
FinTech Association 2025 Work Plan by FinTech Association Coordinator, Leon Kanamugire
5:10 PM – 5:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Addressing Market Challenges Impacting FinTech Strategy Implementation
- BNR
- RRA
- CMA
- RSwitch
- ICT Chamber
5:40 PM – 5:45 PM
Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) Presentation by Rwanda Finance, Leila Rwagasana
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Closing Remarks by PS, Yves Iradukunda
6:00 PM onwards
Networking
Our Speakers:
Ernest KAYINAMURA
Chairman Of Rwanda ICT Chamber
Yves IRADUKUNDA
Permanent Secretary MINICT
Christian KAJENERI
Director of Payment Systems BNR
Jean Paulin Uwitonze
Deputy Commissioner for Taxpayer Services & Communications RRA
RWANDA CODING ACADEMY TOUR AND MIXER
7:00 AM
Departure from kLab Office
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Exhibition by RCA Students
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Welcome Remarks by Dr. Papias Niyigena, RCA Director
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
RISA – Josephine Nyiranzeyimana
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Fireside Chat
- WSH Kigali – Olivier Kalisa
- Umurava – Vivens Uwizeyimana
- WiredIn – Alain Kajangwe
- Andela – Mike Ndimurukundo
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Q & A Session
12:00 PM – 12:20 PM
Closing Remarks by Algorithm Inc Founder and Vice-Chairperson of PSF – Aimable Kimenyi
3:50 PM
Networking
Our Speakers:
Olivier KALISA
Programe Manager WSH
Vivens UWIZEYIMAMANA
Chief Executive Officer Umurava
Alain KAJANGWE
CEO, Founder Wiredin
Mike NDIMURUKUNDO
Managing Director Andela Rwanda
EDTECH MONDAYS 2024 ROUNDUP
4:00 – 4:10 PM
Welcome and Introduction
4:10 – 4:25 PM
Opening Remarks by Alex Ntale
4:25 – 4:40 PM
Panel Discussion: Innovations, Gaps, and Strategies
- MINEDUC
- REB
- RTB
- MINICT
- Mastercard Foundation
4:40 – 5:00 PM
EdTech Maturity Assessment Tool
5:00 – 5:30 PM
Interactive Session: Audience Q&A and Discussion
5:30 – 5:40 PM
Networking and Refreshments
5:40 – 6:00 PM
Closing Remarks by Min. Claudette Irere
Our Speakers:
Hon, Claudette IRERE
MINEDUC
Alex NTALE
CEO Of Rwanda ICT Chamber
Dr. Kibiriga Anicet
Mayor Rusizi District
ICT INFRASTRUCTURE PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Opening by CEO, Alex Ntale
9:10 AM – 9:25 AM
Remarks on Government Agenda by Government Chief Innovation Officer/RISA, Antoine Sebera
9:25 AM – 10:50 AM
Panel Discussion:
- RURA – General Manager of ICT Regulation, Gahungu Charles
- BSC – Acting CEO, Gilbert Kayinamura
- TRL SPACE – COO, Serge Tuyihimbaze
- IHS Rwanda – Commercial Director, Ephraim Bihaliro
- MTN – CEO, Mapula Bodibe
- AIRTEL – Managing Director, Emmanuel Hamez
10:50 AM – 11:25 AM
Q&A
11:25 AM – 11:30 AM
Closing by RSA – CEO, Gaspard Twagirayezu
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
“What I’m Building” Podcast:
- MINICT – Director General, Innovation & Emerging Technologies, Esther Kunda
- ICT CHAMBER – CEO, Alex Ntale
- 2 Partners – TBC
Whole Day
DTW2024 Digital Awareness Campaign
Our Speakers:
Hon. Claudette IRERE
MINEDUC
Esther KUNDA
Director General, Innovation & Emerging Technologiesr MINICT
Alex NTALE
CEO Of Rwanda ICT Chamber
Natalie NIYONZIMA
Ag Head, Programs Learning & Innovation Africa
DIGITAL ECONOMY ANCHOR COMPANIES (DEAC) INITIATIVE
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Registration and Welcome Breakfast
9:30 AM – 9:35 AM
Welcoming Remark by TBI
9:35 AM – 9:50 AM
Opening remarks by Rwanda ICT Chamber and MINICT
9:50 AM – 10:20 AM
Introductory presentation by TBI representative – Foundations for Rwanda’s Digital Economy & Role of Digital Innovation in the Context of NST2 Implementation
10:20 AM – 11:20 AM
Moderated Panel discussion & Q&A by TBI:
- ISCO (Security and Technology)
- RSwitch (Fintech)
- Inyange Industries (Agri-processing)
- Representative from a local startup (TBC)
11:20 AM – 11:40 AM
Brief presentation on the Digital Economy Anchor Companies (DEAC) Initiative
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
Commitments and Closing Remarks by Rwanda ICT Chamber and MINICT
Our Speakers:
Ernest KAYINAMURA
Chairman Of Rwanda ICT Chamber
Alex NTALE
CEO at Rwanda ICT Chamber
Benjamin KARENZI
Managing Direct at IT Consortium Rwanda
Mamy Muziga
Co-founder and Managing Director CHARIS UAS